j77 wrote:

Though after 5 months I'm trading it in for a proper LR, going back to a Discovery. I didn't think I would miss it so much.

DS is in for some body repairs, after someone reversing into me and this is what Pentland Perth give as loan cars

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I came from a Seat Ibiza 3 door 1995 1.4 litre with AC and manual for everything. The AC was brilliant and used it all the time but I did turn it off briefly for quick take offs at the lights and for steep hills. It had a clock!

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Another odel added http://www.evo.co.uk/land-rover/discovery-...nge-topper SD4 HSE Lux Orkney Grey,Full size spare tyre,Ugly kid glass.

What a transformation! Looks stunning! A pity the DS lost the command view but I can see this being a very good seller! MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

The DS would of probably been my next car, but I've just downloaded the brochure for the new jaguar F-Pace which has thrown a spanner in the works. You can get one with the 3.0L diesel engine  MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
MY57 SE Stornoway Grey. Gone
Nissan X Trail
Discovery V8 LPG
Series II Land Rover

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Must be a contender for longest badge? SD4 HSE Lux Orkney Grey,Full size spare tyre,Ugly kid glass.

Just about to take back the DS HSE loaner that Ive been given whilst mine is having some bits looked at.

I think it is safe to say that I am in the camp of - I like the new gear box but the rest of the car leaves me a bit cold. It has really stiff handling which I guess would appeal to some, but I prefer that good old 4x4 feel that you get with the FL2 and D3/4.

I wont be rushing to buy one and especially not from the dealer that leant it to me as they have been pretty naff in their service.

Quite a bit of kit on it.

*Dynamic TR setting
*ATPC - All Terrain Progress Control (cruise control for off road) also has a launch feature
*Active Drivline - a good system apparently, has the ability to completely lock the rear axle for maximum traction
*Magnaride

Too much like a poor mans Range Rover Sport, for my liking. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Just checked to get ATPC, Active Driveline, Adaptive dynamics you need to spec the intelligent dynamics pack at £1400. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Each to his or her own - I think that red Lux HSE sport range topper is almost as ugly as an Ewok!
JLR do not seem to invest much in the car and model naming department these days - HSE Lux- how imaginative!
Yet another model to compete against the Ewok, RRS and the new Jag F word. The F ing F thing is however a super looking vehicle to my eyes - the first Jag I would consider buying since my lovely XJ 4.0 Sport. Now that was a "Sport" worthy of the title. What is sporty about the Disco Sport I ponder?

A DS is a range of Citroen cars!!!!! All FL2's (3) Gone
2011 Mercedes C180 CGI Gone
FL2 GS Auto SD with heated leather, factory tints, alloy spare and a few other bits.

j77 wrote:

Quite a bit of kit on it.

*ATPC - All Terrain Progress Control (cruise control for off road)

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*Active Drivline ... has the ability to completely lock the rear axle for maximum traction

I had a chance, while my Freelander was at the garage, to test the DS. This was the top of the range HSE Luxury. It was comfortable, the mirrors although smaller than on the Freelander certainly gave you a good view of the road behind you. The infotainment, sat nav, etc was much quicker and the graphics better. The panoramic roof is just lovely (even when it is raining!). The seating position is good and there is plenty of adjustment. It steers well and there so much less body roll than in the FL2. The boot is a decent size and the rear seats have plenty of room. Even for a tall wally like me.

But...

The infotainment is confusing. You have to go into a menu, of a menu of a menu to turn the voice nav person off for example. There's not that much extra storage space than you get on a Freelander. The boot is filled with things to knock your luggage on (grab hooks etc). If you accelerate and turn quite sharply at the same time, the steering feels loose. The ride is harsh. And the auto parking does not work. I know this because the car scraped a pillar. To be clear my hands were off the steering wheel.

And the worst bit? And I apologise to all DS owners out there. You do overall have a super car. But it's no Freelander. Getting back into the Freelander after a day in the DS was wonderful. It felt like coming home. The ride height, comfort, intuitive buttons. Welcoming back an old friend.

It's not supposed to be a Freelander. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200